ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

The State University of New York, The University at Buffalo

About this course: This course will provide an overview of ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Course participants can expect to learn about ADHD as a developmental disorder that begins early in childhood, and participants will also learn about evidence-based approaches for diagnosing ADHD. Following that, two evidence-based treatment approaches (the Daily Report Card and Parenting Strategies) will be introduced. (Note these course activities are informational and are not intended to replace working with a licensed/trained professional).
Learning Objectives: Students will be able to identify the behaviors characteristic of ADHD, the components of a diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment procedures that can be used in the school or home.
1. Identify the key areas of functional impairment, symptom presentation, and diagnostic decision-making for youth with ADHD.
2. Develop a behavioral intervention suitable for treating ADHD in the school setting.
3. Apply effective parenting and teaching strategies for supporting youth with ADHD in the home, classroom, and neighborhood.

Created by:The State University of New York, The University at Buffalo

This module introduces the history, course, prevalence, and associated issues important for understanding attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

3 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz

Video: Introductory Video

Reading: Knowledge of ADHD

Reading: ADHD Fact Sheets

Video: New Findings and Treatments for ADHD: What we have Learned and What We Can Do

Reading: PowerPoint Slides for Module 1, Part I

Video: Prevalance and Causes

Reading: PowerPoint Slides for Module 1, Part II

Practice Quiz: Module 1 Reflection

Graded: Module 1 Quiz

WEEK 2

Methods of assessment for screening

In this module course participants will learn about the components of an evidence-based assessment approach for diagnosing ADHD and planning treatment.

3 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz

Reading: ADHD Assessments and Symptoms Ratings

Video: Diagnostic Criteria

Reading: PowerPoint Slides for Module 2, Part I

Video: Evidence-Based Assessment

Reading: PowerPoint Slides for Module 2, Part II

Video: Aligning Assessment with Treatment

Reading: PowerPoint Slides for Module 2, Part III

Practice Quiz: Module 2 Reflection

Graded: Module 2 Quiz

WEEK 3

School-based treatment approaches and the Daily Report Card (DRC)

This module explores the uses of an effective school-based treatment, the Daily Report Card

4 videos, 5 readings, 1 practice quiz

Reading: Resources for Identifying and Treating Children with ADHD at School and at Home

Video: Why Use aDaily Report Card (DRC)?

Reading: PowerPoint Slides for Module 3, Part I

Video: Structure of the DRC

Reading: PowerPoint Slides for Module 3, Part II

Video: Using a DRC - A Scenario

Video: DRC Consequences

Reading: PowerPoint Slides for Module 3, Part III

Reading: Daily Report Card- Resources

Practice Quiz: Module 3 Reflection

Graded: Module 3 Quiz

WEEK 4

Parenting strategies

This module presents a number of parenting strategies that are best practice for supporting youth with ADHD

2 videos, 3 readings, 2 practice quizzes

Reading: Resources for Parenting Strategies

Video: Practical Parenting Strategies: Things You Can Do Today

Reading: Powerpoint Slides for Module 4

Practice Quiz: Module 4 Reflection

Reading: Resources for Writing House Rules and Behavior Contracts

Practice Quiz: Write your Own House Rules and Behavior Contract

Video: Brief Summary by Professor Greg Fabiano

Graded: Module 4 Quiz

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